Zuccardi Concreto (2024 Release) 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Zuccardi
Label Name:
 
Concreto (2024 Release)
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Uco Valley (Paraje Altamira), Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Malbec
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Highly regarded across vintages — James Suckling ~94–95, Vinous ~92–94, Robert Parker/WA ~92–95; praised for purity and minerality in multiple critic reviews

Tasting Note
Perfumed violets, blueberry and blackberry fruit with herbal and chalky mineral notes; lively acidity, fine chalky tannins and a savory, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled steak, roasted lamb, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses; Korean BBQ (galbi), soy‑marinated short ribs, grilled/charred octopus, spicy Sichuan beef.

Production Method
Native-yeast, whole-cluster fermentations and maceration in concrete 'egg' vats; matured in concrete (no oak), minimal-intervention approach.

Vineyard Info
Familia Zuccardi (Sebastián Zuccardi) — terroir-focused Mendoza producer. Concreto sourced from Piedra Infinita/Paraje Altamira, emphasizing calcareous soils and sustainable practices.